Director of Purchasing

Step into a pivotal role within our leading food distribution company that marries national reach with the consultative touch of local expertise. Here, we go beyond traditional distribution to become strategic allies for independent restaurant owners, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. In this role, you'll spearhead our category management framework, shaping the fiscal growth of our organization and the prosperity of its local partners.

Your journey with us involves:

- **Strategic Leadership**: Craft and implement a robust, standardized category management system that maximizes procurement efficacy and enhances profit margins.
- **Building Alliances**: Cultivate strategic partnerships with essential suppliers, transitioning from transactional interactions to strategic collaboration aimed at co-developing market-leading business plans.
- **Operational Modernization**: Drive the integration of cutting-edge e-commerce platforms and IT solutions, enriching our procurement operations for long-term success.
- **Team Development**: Evaluate, mentor, and uplift a dynamic procurement team, fostering an environment of accountability and perpetual enhancement.
- **Cross-Department Collaboration**: Serve as a critical liaison among procurement, sales, and operations, ensuring our product offerings align seamlessly with customer needs.

What we'll value from you:

- **Industry Excellence**: 5–7 years of leadership experience in food or grocery distribution, ideally with entities such as SYSCO, US Foods, PFG, or C&S Wholesale.
- **Category Expertise**: Proven success in managing multifaceted categories, enhancing margins, and solidifying procurement policies.
- **Data-Driven Decision Making**: An analytic mindset with a knack for utilizing data and IT integrations to inform purchasing strategies.
- **Dynamic Leadership**: Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex business insights to both executive leadership and field staff.

Why you'll thrive with us:

- **Transformative Impact**: Lead procurement strategies for a thriving region, making a tangible difference.
- **Rewarding Incentives**: An exciting 30% bonus on top of a competitive salary.
- **Career Stability & Growth**: Join a team renowned for stability and a culture of exceeding expectations.